‘Stay and Play’ is a two month series of workshops and events for our community, providing participants with the space and tools to experiment, play, feel, rest and exhibit in our gallery space.

As part of this two-month ‘non-programme programme', we will be hosting two separate exhibitions from Joseph Chamberlain College's Media and Art & Design students, respectively; as well as various events and activities throughout the programme including film screenings, workshops, a lending library, children's activities, toys and games to create an atmosphere of playfulness and inspiration.

We will also be hosting discussions and workshops based onquestions and topics that have been raised by our community inconversations with our team such as:

• Tools of Rest

• Anti-Racist Practice in Early Years

• Trauma and Masculinity

• Faith and Art

• Jugni

• & more

Ultimately, this summer will give us the opportunity to invite and make participants feel welcome; it will allow us to explore how we can increase Warmth in our physical space, whilst giving reins to our community.

This programme is funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Arts Council England & Community Fund. Artwork by Sabba Khan.